Brazilian Sign Language
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A language of Brazil
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
LIBRAS, LSB, Língua Brasileira de Sinais, Língua de Sinais Brasileira, Língua de Sinais dos Centros Urbanos Brasileiros, SPSL, São Paulo Sign Language
Population
3,000,000 use Brazilian Sign Language as their first language of communication.
Location
Scattered.
Language Status
6a (Vigorous). Statutory language of national identity (2005, Parliamentary decree No. 5626).
Classification
Typology
One-handed fingerspelling system derived from French Sign Language [fsl].
Language Use
Vigorous. All ages.
Language Development
TV. Dictionary.
Language Resources
Legally recognized by Brazilian Government in 2002. São Paulo deaf generally receive oralist education.